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The Psychic Horns: The Psychic Horns
The ensemble renders blaring, reverb-laden horns for the intro of the Afro-Cuban tinged, "Have You Met Miss Jones." With this piece, the band toggles between Latin rhythms and medium tempo swing vamps as the soloists offer varying perspectives via multicolored tonal shadings in conjunction with drummer Vinnie Pagano and bassist Bill Miele’s booming patterns and shifting currents. Meanwhile, the musicians' straightforward yet atmospheric rendition of the always-delightful standard, "People Make The World Go Round" offsets some of the bold, brash pieces, also featuring Bruce Bartlett’s beefy electric guitar work. Sure, the band's palate does not suggest anything in the way of a groundbreaking musical revolution, yet The Psychic Horns' refreshing approach and nicely orchestrated arrangements speak volumes. Recommended.
Track Listing
From The One; 91; Trippin'; Have You Met Miss Jones; People Make The World Go Round; Monday Night At Amsterdam's; Rudy
Personnel
John Allmark; trumpet: Dan Moretti; woodwinds: John Wheeler; trombone: Ben Cook; keyboards: Bruce Bartlett; guitar: Vinny Pagano or Marty Richards; drums: Guest artist: Bob Bowlby; baritone sax.
Album information
Title: The Psychic Horns | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Whaling City Sound
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